The Kansas City Chiefs have announced that free agent WR Derrick Alexander (Vikings) has signed a contract with the team and will retire as a member of the Chiefs. "We're pleased and proud that Derrick requested that he retire from the NFL as a member of the Chiefs," said Chiefs president Carl Peterson. "Derrick was a very productive receiver for this franchise. We are just as pleased that he and his family have made Kansas City their home." Alexander spent nine seasons in the NFL, playing for the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City and the Minnesota Vikings. His last season was with Minnesota in 2002.

Bill Williamson, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings WR Derrick Alexander (knee) still has a way to go to become a starter, but the coaching staff believes he can be in the receiving rotation after coming back from an ACL injury he suffered last November. At this point, Alexander is the No. 5 receiver. He began last season at No. 2. "I know (Vikings head) coach (Mike) Tice is counting on me," Alexander said. "Hopefully, I can become a good player again."

Updating previous reports, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports Minnesota Vikings WR Derrick Alexander (knee), who is recovering from knee surgery, has been cleared to take part in all parts of practice except full-team work.

The Star Tribune reports the agent for Minnesota Vikings WR Derrick Alexander would not comment on whether Alexander has agreed to take a pay cut in order to remain with the team. Reportedly, his salary was cut from $1.4 million to $650,000.